Innovative Kitchen Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. This role focuses on nurturing talent, ensuring high standards in food and safety, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will inspire others, and enjoy a range of benefits including free meals, early access to new menus, and a supportive culture. If you are passionate about food and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Access to earnings before payday

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain high food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for the team and guests.
• Coach and develop team members to excel.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Standards

Financial Management

Job description

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, celebrating individuality and diversity is at our core. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What You Bring:

• A focus on creating a caring and supportive environment, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Experience in maintaining food, health, and safety standards, and understanding financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs.
• Ability to build a coaching culture, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and development.
• A proactive problem solver capable of quick decision-making.

What We Look For:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with a caring and considerate approach.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards in food, health, safety, and financial performance.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage teams.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Problem-solving skills and agility in decision-making.

Benefits:

• Share of tips
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Early access to new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Access to up to 30% of earnings before payday via Wagestream

Additional benefits include pension scheme, training, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Note: Successful candidates will attend a 7-week training in the UK, with all travel and accommodation covered.

*Tips are entirely at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant. They are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.